Shamsavari, Ali and Majidpour, Mehdi (2008) Innovation in technology transfer: host-oriented strategic R&D alliance. (Discussion Paper) Kingston upon Thames, U.K. : Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Kingston University. 22 p. (Economics Discussion Paper)

Abstract

This paper examines a major technology transfer project in Iran that represents a departure from historical practice and may constitute a new model for technology transfer. The project involves an alliance between Iranian and German enterprises with the objective of developing and commercializing a CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) based engine for Iran. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the central role of knowledge and competence creation through R&D alliance. It is argued that this model, which we call 'host-oriented' alliance, assuming highly competent management, provides an important technique for the technological catching-up process in which many developing countries are currently engaged.

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Item Type:	Monograph (Discussion Paper)
Additional Information:	Economics Discussion Paper, 2008/4
Physical Location:	This book is held in stock at Kingston University Library.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	technology transfer, engine technology, knowledge creation, host-oriented alliance, agile manufacturing
Research Area:	Research Areas > Economics and econometrics
Faculty, School or Research Centre:	Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (until 2017) > School of Economics (until November 2012)
Series Name:	Economics Discussion Paper
Date Deposited:	22 Oct 2008
Last Modified:	17 Sep 2020 15:53
URI:	https://eprints.kingston.ac.uk/id/eprint/2014

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